UFC Vegas 89 Post-Fight Show: Namajunas Claims Victory, Severino Makes UFC History with Disqualification for Biting
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In the much-anticipated main event of UFC Vegas 89, Rose Namajunas secured a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Amanda Ribas on Saturday, reclaiming her spot in the win column. However, it was a preliminary bout that caught everyone's attention, as Igor Severino etched his name in the history books by becoming the first fighter ever to be disqualified in the UFC for biting.
During the second fight of the evening, Severino shocked the audience and his opponent Andre Lima when he bit down on Lima's arm, resulting in an immediate disqualification. The incident, later dubbed "Bite-gate," overshadowed the other bouts on the card.
Immediately following Saturday's event at the UFC APEX, prominent figures in the MMA community, including Jed Meshew, Eric Jackman, and Alexander K. Lee, weighed in on the fights and discussed the repercussions of Severino's unprecedented disqualification for biting. The post-fight show delved into Namajunas's impressive win and how "Bite-gate" stole the spotlight from the main event's high stakes.
In addition to the main highlights, the post-fight show also delved into Edmen Shahbazyan's remarkable comeback and Payton Talbott's emergence as a legitimate prospect. The hosts further analyzed the winners of the evening's bonuses and focused on Andre Lima, who managed to turn the unfortunate biting incident into the biggest win of the night.
Fans who missed the UFC Vegas 89 post-fight show can catch the audio-only version available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.
The event certainly provided fans with exciting moments and unexpected twists. While Namajunas's victory claimed the attention of many, Severino's biting incident will undoubtedly go down in MMA history as a bizarre and unfortunate event, leaving a lasting mark on the night's proceedings.